That’s how one air quality expert describes the current public health situation in Los Angeles, where thousands are coping with destruction wreaked by the Palisades and Eaton fires. Together, the fires have ravaged more than 37,

The city of Pasadena has declared a local public health emergency​ a week after the Eaton Fire caused widespread destruction.

Due to the widespread impacts of Eaton Fire, including the presence of ash and particulate matter in the air throughout the community, the city declared a local public health emergency.